Chinese Passport Photo Specifications

Due to the growing concerns on travel security worldwide, Chinese government has changed and updated their passport and visa requirements. Now, China complies with the new biometric standards.

There are a number of rejected passports and visa application because of incorrect passport and visa photo. If you don’t want to be one of them, better to adhere to the government strict passport and visa requirements.

Chinese Passport Photo Specification Requirements

Passport photo must have a size of 48 mm x 33 mm.

Passport photo head height should be between 28 mm – 33 mm

Head width of the photo should be between 21 mm – 24 mm

White background or light blue background is required.

Baby Passport Photo Specifications Requirements

China has also a strict passport photo specification requirement for babies and children. Babies must open their eyes wide. No visible means of support from parents or guardian. Baby must also be looking at the direction of the camera. Mouth can be opened.